Scott Ure's Clams and Garlic

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These garlic butter clams are so simple but so good. Steamed clams are served in their own liquor. Serve with crusty Italian bread or over pasta.

Submitted by Scott Ure
Updated on March 16, 2023
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 50 small clams in shell, scrubbed

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • 6 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup white wine

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make clams and garlic.

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  2. Wash clams to remove any dirt or sand.

  3. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic in hot oil until tender, about 1 minute.

    Sautéing garlic in hot oil.

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  4. Pour in white wine; bring to a boil. Cook until wine is reduced by half.

    White wine added to garlic, cooking until wine is reduced by half.

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  5. Add clams, cover the pot, and steam just until clams start to open. Add butter, cover the pot, and continue cooking until most or all of the clams open. Discard any clams that do not open.

    Butter added to steaming clams.

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    Clams done cooking when most are opened.

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  6. Transfer clams and broth to 2 large bowls. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

688 Calories
30g Fat
19g Carbs
62g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 688
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 38%
Saturated Fat 10g 48%
Cholesterol 190mg 63%
Sodium 2962mg 129%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 62g 124%
Vitamin C 75mg 84%
Calcium 270mg 21%
Iron 8mg 45%
Potassium 1698mg 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.